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SX53 CWT

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,873 mi
Last recorded75,873 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 CWT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 75,873 miles

Offside Front Inner rod end has play

Fail 29 Feb 2016 75,873 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded with flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner rod end has play

Pass 18 Feb 2015 70,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brake pipes flexie hoses slightly corroded

both rear brakes have a slight bind

both rear tyres cracking on tread area but no cords showing at time of test

Pass 23 Jul 2014 68,482 miles

2 x rear tyre treads splitting

clutch worn

Fail 23 Jul 2014 68,481 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

2 x rear tyre treads splitting

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch worn

corrosion 2 x front brake discs

Pass 8 May 2013 64,191 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 May 2012 61,898 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 61,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 54,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight corrosion on front & rear brake discs.

Fail 7 Nov 2011 54,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight corrosion on front & rear brake discs.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 41,506 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,589 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 29,209 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 25,510 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 18,882 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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SX53 CWT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 80,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SX53 CWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SX53 CWT registered?

SX53 CWT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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The MOT history for SX53 CWT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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